Lunar new year celebrations in manchester Friday 13 February 2026 Manchester is going all out this weekend to welcome in the Year of the Horse and to celebrate Lunar New Year. With activities happening across the city centre, including a special Lunar New Year market, free activities for families at Manchester Central Library and Manchester Art Gallery, and of course the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown including its stunning dragon parade.Manchester is going all out this weekend to welcome in the Year of the Horse and to celebrate Lunar New Year with activities happening across the city centre,…